Cuba, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
213 Population 734/sq mi density
$49,306 Median Income $30,025 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $92,432 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,306 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, $625/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,306
34% below
$30,025 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
83% below
Zillow: $92,432
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cuba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cuba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
17%
Rent
54%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cuba a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cuba residents earn a median household income of $49,306 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,025. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuba is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,432. Median rent is $625/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

21.0% of adults in Cuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuba has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population213
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,306
Per Capita$30,025
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,500
Rent$625
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$92,432
Housing Units199
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation1,582 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband48.6%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Cuba was founded in 1868.
The median home in Cuba was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.